1955 Buick 40 vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1955 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | 40 | 528 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1815 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2968 mm |
