1990 BMW M3 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M3 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 4065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3090 mm |
