1978 Buick Century vs. 2004 Daewoo Rezzo
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Rezzo 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 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Rezzo (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Rezzo should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Daewoo Rezzo.
Because 1978 Buick Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Rezzo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Rezzo. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Rezzo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 2004 Daewoo Rezzo | |
| Make | Buick | Daewoo |
| Model | Century | Rezzo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3213 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
