2006 BMW 118 vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 111 kg more than 1955 Buick 40.
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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 1955 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 118 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3110 mm |
