1992 BMW 545 vs. 1953 Buick 40
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1992 BMW 545.
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, 1992 BMW 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 545 | 1953 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 545 | 40 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |