1998 Buick Century vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1998 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1998 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 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 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Century | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Century | X5 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |