1981 BMW 528 vs. 1942 Buick 40
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1942 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1942 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Buick 40 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1981 BMW 528.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 528 | 1942 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 528 | 40 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1590 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3000 mm |