2008 BMW 323 vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 2008 BMW 323 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 323 (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 BMW 323.
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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 323 | 1951 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 323 | 40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4066 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 292 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1635 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3090 mm |