1978 Buick Century vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 31 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Century | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Century | Express |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3213 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 319 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3440 mm |