2008 BMW 328 vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 2008 BMW 328 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 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 1951 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 328 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3090 mm |
