1978 Buick Century vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (187 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 210 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 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, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, 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 (250 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Century | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
