2008 BMW M6 vs. 1957 Buick 40
To start off, 2008 BMW M6 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 BMW M6.
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, 2008 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Buick 40. (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 1957 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M6 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3110 mm |
