1978 Buick Century vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 404 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 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3213 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3246 mm |
