1961 BMW 700 vs. 1952 Buick 40
To start off, 1961 BMW 700 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 975 kg more than 1961 BMW 700. 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1952 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 700 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3090 mm |
