2009 BMW 530 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 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 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 530 | 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 | 254 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3090 mm |
