1979 Buick Century vs. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1979 Buick Century and 1979 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 300 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Carlton.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1979 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Century | Carlton |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |