1978 Buick Century vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 35 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 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 140 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 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Century | ATS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3788 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2776 mm |
