1998 BMW 730 vs. 1957 Buick 40
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 BMW 730. 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 1957 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 730 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3110 mm |
