1978 Buick Estate vs. 1983 Buick Century
To start off, 1983 Buick Century is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP) has 68 more horse power than 1983 Buick Century. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Century.
Because 1978 Buick Estate 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 Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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 Estate (381 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Century. (224 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Estate | 1983 Buick Century | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Estate | Century |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 381 Nm | 224 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2662 mm |