1988 Buick Century vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP) has 314 more horse power than 1988 Buick Century. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Century.
Because 2013 BMW 5 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 5 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 5 Series (651 Nm) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Century. (220 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 5 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 5 Series | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Century | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 439 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 651 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 2132 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1364 mm | 1559 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 3070 mm |
