2009 BMW 128 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 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 128 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 128 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 128 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 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 Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3090 mm |
