1950 Buick 40 vs. 1983 BMW 325
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1983 BMW 325.
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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1983 BMW 325 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | 40 | 325 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2580 mm |