1976 BMW 630 vs. 1957 Buick 40
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 337 kg more than 1976 BMW 630. 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 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 | 1957 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 630 | 40 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3110 mm |