1951 Buick 40 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1951 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | 40 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1859 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2969 mm |
