2003 BMW 760 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2003 BMW 760 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 760 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. 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, 2003 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 760 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 760 | Century |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 440 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
