1978 Buick Century vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 29 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, 2007 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 590 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Century | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3213 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
