1979 Buick Century vs. 1960 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 18 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, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Century | 3.8 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 325 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 | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
