1979 Buick Century vs. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 335 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, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1959 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Century | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3050 mm |
