1979 Buick Century vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 505 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Century | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3230 mm |
