1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 156 kg more than 2011 BMW 535.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Centurion | 535 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2969 mm |
