1979 Buick Century vs. 1973 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 50 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Charger.
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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (486 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1973 Chrysler Charger | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Century | Charger |
Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 486 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |