1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1995 Buick Century

To start off, 1995 Buick Century is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 3,100 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Buick Century. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Century.

Because 1975 BMW Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 BMW Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 251 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1995 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW Coupe has manual transmission. 1975 BMW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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