1979 BMW 633 vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 BMW 633. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1979 BMW 633. 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 633 | 1955 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 633 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3110 mm |
