1990 BMW 850 vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1955 Buick 40. 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Buick 40. (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 1955 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 850 | 40 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1725 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3110 mm |