1978 Buick Century vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 548 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.
Because 2009 Jeep Liberty 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Century | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3213 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
