2001 BMW Compact vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 51 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, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 BMW Compact.
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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW Compact | 1950 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | Compact | 40 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4065 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 285 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3090 mm |