1953 Buick 40 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 60 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | 40 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2031 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2810 mm |
