2008 BMW 318 vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 53 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 93 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 1955 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 318 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 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 | 141 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3110 mm |
