1980 BMW 628 vs. 1953 Buick 40
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 27 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, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1980 BMW 628.
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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1953 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 628 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 4315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3090 mm |
