1980 BMW M1 vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 1 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 14 kg more than 1980 BMW M1.
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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1979 Buick Century | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M1 | Century |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
