1969 Rover 2000 vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1980 Buick Century is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Century weights approximately 135 kg more than 1969 Rover 2000.
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, 1980 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Rover 2000 | 1980 Buick Century | |
Make | Rover | Buick |
Model | 2000 | Century |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1976 cc | 3214 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |