1954 Buick 40 vs. 2008 BMW 118

To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 54 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 52 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.

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