1952 BMW 340 vs. 1952 Buick 40
To start off, both 1952 BMW 340 and 1952 Buick 40 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1952 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1952 BMW 340. 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.
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1952 BMW 340 | 1952 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 340 | 40 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3090 mm |