1952 Buick 40 vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 58 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, 2010 BMW 116 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2010 BMW 116.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 2010 BMW 116 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | 40 | 116 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1748 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2660 mm |