1979 Buick Century vs. 1949 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1949 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1949 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Buick Century.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1949 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Buick | GAZ |
| Model | Century | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
