1979 Buick Century vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 9 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 173 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Supra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
