1996 BMW 325 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1996 BMW 325 is newer by 18 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 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 45 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 325 | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 325 | Century |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |