1984 BMW 628 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1984 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, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 628 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 628 | 40 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3110 mm |