1971 Toyota Century vs. 1995 Buick Century

To start off, 1995 Buick Century is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Century (128 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Buick Century. (119 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Century.

Because 1971 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Toyota Century (236 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Century. (180 Nm). This means 1971 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Century. 1995 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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