2007 BMW 130 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1950 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 130 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3090 mm |
