1952 Buick 40 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 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 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | 40 | 120 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2670 mm |