1992 BMW 730 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1992 BMW 730 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1992 BMW 730.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 730 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 730 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 4328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3110 mm |
