2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 52 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 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
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 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Z4 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3110 mm |
