2007 BMW 320 vs. 1936 Buick Century
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 71 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1936 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1936 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1936 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1936 Buick Century (165 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1936 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1936 Buick Century | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 320 | Century |
Year Released | 2007 | 1936 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 108.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |