2009 BMW 525 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 BMW 525.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 525 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3110 mm |
