1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (217 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac 62 | 1979 Buick Century | |
Make | Cadillac | Buick |
Model | 62 | Century |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 217 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |