2009 BMW M6 vs. 1953 Buick 40
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 1953 Buick 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M6 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3090 mm |
