1999 BMW 318 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 49 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, 1999 BMW 318 (192 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 BMW 318 (355 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 318 | 40 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4065 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 285 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3090 mm |