1994 Acura NSX vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 1994 Acura NSX is newer by 38 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, 1994 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1994 Acura NSX.
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 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | NSX | 40 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3110 mm |
