2003 BMW 320 vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 2003 BMW 320 is newer by 52 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, 2003 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 BMW 320.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 320 | 1951 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 320 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3090 mm |
