1995 BMW 525 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 41 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, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1995 BMW 525.
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) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 525 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 525 | 40 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 309 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3110 mm |