1954 Buick 40 vs. 1998 BMW 730
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1954 Buick 40.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1998 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | 40 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1745 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2940 mm |
