1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 691 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 1954 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | Turbo | 40 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 309 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3110 mm |