2009 BMW 330 vs. 1952 Buick 40
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1952 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 330 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3090 mm |
