2008 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1979 Buick Century | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 320 | Century |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3214 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 | 201 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
