1982 BMW 328 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1978 Buick Century.
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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 328 | Century |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
