1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 800 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1979 Buick Century | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 1300 | Century |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2760 mm |
