1977 BMW 528 vs. 1977 Buick Century
To start off, both 1977 BMW 528 and 1977 Buick Century were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,658 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Century (185 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528.
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, 1977 Buick Century (320 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1977 Buick Century | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 528 | Century |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 6658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
