1966 BMW 2000 vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 1966 BMW 2000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 BMW 2000. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1966 BMW 2000. 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 2000. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 2000 | 1951 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 2000 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3090 mm |
