1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 BMW 128

To start off, 2011 BMW 128 is newer by 41 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, 2011 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 485 kg more than 2011 BMW 128.

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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 128. 1970 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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