2007 BMW 120 vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 51 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, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 120 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3110 mm |
