1980 Buick Estate vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 24 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, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 166 kg more than 1956 Buick 40.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 1956 Buick 40 | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Estate | 40 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 5279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3110 mm |