1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 225 kg more than 2012 BMW 535.
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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Centurion | 535 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1845 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 |
