1979 Buick Century vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 253 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Century | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1683 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1434 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |