1952 Buick 40 vs. 1996 BMW 730
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 111 kg more than 1952 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1996 BMW 730 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | 40 | 730 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2950 mm |