1992 BMW 332 vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 37 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, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1955 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 332 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 5277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |
