2009 BMW 118 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 59 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, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 BMW 118.
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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 118 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3090 mm |
