1990 BMW 316 vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1951 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 316 | 40 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3090 mm |