1999 BMW 740 vs. 1970 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 29 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, 1999 BMW 740 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 35 kg more than 1999 BMW 740.
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, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1970 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 740 | Centurion |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3160 mm |
