1988 Buick Century vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1988 Buick Century. (150 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Century.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series 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 3 Series (350 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Century. (270 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Century | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Century | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 238 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1364 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 2810 mm |
