2007 BMW 318 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 29 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 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 150 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 318 | Century |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |