1979 Buick Century vs. 1953 Buick 40

To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Buick 40 (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.

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