2001 BMW M vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 50 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, 2001 BMW M (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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, 2001 BMW M (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW M | 1951 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | M | 40 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3300 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3090 mm |