1978 Buick Century vs. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 26 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 865 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Century | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3213 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3440 mm |
