1993 BMW M3 vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1993 BMW M3.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW M3. (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M3 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |
