1978 Buick Century vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 BMW 118.
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, 2012 BMW 118 (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Century | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Century | 118 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3213 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |