1978 Buick Century vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 344 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Century | Ram |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3020 mm |
