1979 Buick Century vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 167 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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
Make | Buick | Plymouth |
Model | Century | GTX |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1597 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |