2005 BMW 325 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 51 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 4 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 325 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3110 mm |
