1963 BMW 502 vs. 1995 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 360 kg more than 1963 BMW 502. 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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 1995 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 502 | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
