2000 BMW 325 vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 2000 BMW 325 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2000 BMW 325.
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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 325 | 1951 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 325 | 40 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3090 mm |