1950 Buick 40 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 63 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 495 kg more than 1950 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | 40 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2132 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3070 mm |
