1989 BMW 850 vs. 1952 Buick 40
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 37 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1952 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 850 | 40 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3090 mm |