1978 Audi 100 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, both 1978 Audi 100 and 1978 Buick Century were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1978 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 220 kg more than 1978 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick 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 1978 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Audi 100, 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Audi 100. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Audi 100 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | 100 | Century |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
