1979 Buick Century vs. 2013 BMW X5 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 M 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 M weights approximately 1005 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 X5 M 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 X5 M 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 X5 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 M 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 X5 M | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Century | X5 M |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1764 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2933 mm |
