1956 Buick 40 vs. 2009 BMW Z4
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 309 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 2009 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | 40 | Z4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2500 mm |