1998 Acura NSX vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 42 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, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster 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 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | NSX | 40 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3110 mm |
