1992 BMW 850 vs. 1957 Buick 40
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1992 BMW 850.
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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1957 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 850 | 40 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3110 mm |