1991 BMW 320 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 1991 BMW 320 is newer by 41 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, 1991 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1991 BMW 320.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 320 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 320 | 40 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4065 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3090 mm |