1953 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 1979 Buick Century

To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher.

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.

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1953 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1979 Buick Century
Make Rolls-Royce Buick
Model Phantom Century
Year Released 1953 1979
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 3690 mm 2760 mm