2001 Buick Century vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2001 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 295 kg more than 2001 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Century | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Century | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |