1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2009 BMW 523
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 505 kg more than 2009 BMW 523. 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 2009 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Centurion | 523 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2890 mm |
