1954 Buick 40 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 58 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 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2012 BMW 118.
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 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | 40 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2690 mm |
