2000 BMW 318 vs. 1971 Buick Centurion
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 675 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 1971 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 318 | Centurion |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3160 mm |
