2001 BMW 318 vs. 1954 Buick 40

To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 47 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 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.

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