2002 BMW 320 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 48 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 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2002 BMW 320. 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 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 320 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 320 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3110 mm |
