1975 BMW 320 vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1980 Buick Century is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Century weights approximately 310 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 1980 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1980 Buick Century | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 320 | Century |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3214 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |