1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 12 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 117 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 714 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 1600 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3110 mm |
