1956 Buick 40 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 54 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, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 319 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | 40 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2670 mm |
