2007 BMW 323 vs. 1970 Buick Centurion

To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 546 kg more than 2007 BMW 323. 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.

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