1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 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 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 141 kg more than 2012 BMW 640.
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 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 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 640 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Centurion | 640 |
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 | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1365 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2855 mm |