2003 BMW 530 vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 132 kg more than 2003 BMW 530.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 530 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3110 mm |
