1997 BMW 850 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 43 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1954 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (410 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 850 | 40 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3110 mm |