1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 30 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
Model | Corvette | Century |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |