1976 BMW 630 vs. 1952 Buick 40
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1952 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 630 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3090 mm |
