1981 Buick Century vs. 2013 BMW X6
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1981 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 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 X6 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Century | 2013 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Century | X6 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2933 mm |
