1979 Buick Century vs. 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo (183 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 335 kg more than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo.
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, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Century | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
