1995 BMW 318 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1995 BMW 318.
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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 318 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 318 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3090 mm |
