1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1970 Buick Centurion

To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion.

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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster. 1970 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW Pickster has manual transmission. 1998 BMW Pickster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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