1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 39 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, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 286 kg more than 2012 BMW 530.
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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Centurion | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Centurion | 530 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2968 mm |