1978 Buick Century vs. 2003 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 25 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (140 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 375 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Terios will offer significantly more control. 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 (250 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 2003 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Century | Terios |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
