2010 BMW 750 vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1980 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 750 | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 750 | Century |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 2760 mm |
