1956 Buick 40 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 245 kg more than 1956 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1905 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2775 mm |
