2009 BMW 325 vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 58 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, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 1951 Buick 40 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 325 | 40 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3090 mm |