1996 BMW 735 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 46 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, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1950 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 735 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 735 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3090 mm |
