1950 Buick 40 vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 56 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, 2006 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 BMW 320.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 2006 BMW 320 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | 40 | 320 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2730 mm |