2005 BMW 630 vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 49 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, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 630 | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 630 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3110 mm |
