1986 BMW 325 vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 5 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 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Century weights approximately 270 kg more than 1986 BMW 325.
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, 1986 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 325 | 1981 Buick Century | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 325 | Century |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |