1994 BMW 740 vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1951 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1951 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 740 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3090 mm |
