1967 Bizzarrini A3C vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C is newer by 11 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bizzarrini A3C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C (361 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1967 Bizzarrini A3C.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Bizzarrini A3C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bizzarrini A3C | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Buick |
| Model | A3C | 40 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3110 mm |
