2003 BMW 760 vs. 1957 Buick 40
To start off, 2003 BMW 760 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 760 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1957 Buick 40. 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, 2003 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Buick 40. (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 760 | 1957 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 760 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 440 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3110 mm |
