1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 565 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Centurion | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Centurion | 330 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2730 mm |