1990 Buick Century vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (400 HP) has 239 more horse power than 1990 Buick Century. (161 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Century.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (609 Nm) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Century | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Century | X5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1364 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 2933 mm |
