2009 BMW M5 vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 123 kg more than 1951 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M5 | 1951 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M5 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3090 mm |
