1978 Buick Century vs. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 600 kg more than 1978 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Century | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3213 cc | 4312 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
