1984 BMW M6 vs. 1952 Buick 40
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1984 BMW M6.
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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1952 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | M6 | 40 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 334 Nm | 292 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1635 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3090 mm |