1974 BMW Touring vs. 2003 Buick Centieme
To start off, 2003 Buick Centieme is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Centieme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 764 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Centieme (542 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2003 Buick Centieme | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Touring | Centieme |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
