1978 Buick Electra vs. 1989 Buick Century
To start off, 1989 Buick Century is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Century (161 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra.
Because 1978 Buick Electra 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 Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Century, 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 Electra (381 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1989 Buick Century | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Electra | Century |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2662 mm |
