2005 BMW 545 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 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 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 BMW 545.
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, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 545 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 545 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3110 mm |
