1988 BMW 520 vs. 1957 Buick 40
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1988 BMW 520. 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1957 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 520 | 40 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3110 mm |