1978 Buick Century vs. 1996 Lexus GS
To start off, 1996 Lexus GS 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. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lexus GS weights approximately 290 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, 1996 Lexus GS (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Century | 1996 Lexus GS | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Century | GS |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3213 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |