1972 BMW Touring vs. 1953 Buick 40
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Buick 40 (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1953 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Touring | 40 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3090 mm |
