2008 BMW 550 vs. 1971 Buick Centurion
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 410 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1971 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 550 | Centurion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 7468 cc |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3160 mm |
