1979 Buick Century vs. 1985 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1985 Toyota Model F is newer by 6 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 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 130 kg more than 1985 Toyota Model F. 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, 1979 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1985 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Century | Model F |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3213 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2240 mm |