1953 Buick 40 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1953 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, 2008 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | 40 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2770 mm |
