1979 Buick Century vs. 1990 TVR V8 S
To start off, 1990 TVR V8 S is newer by 11 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 TVR V8 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 TVR V8 S (240 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 TVR V8 S should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 378 kg more than 1990 TVR V8 S.
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, 1990 TVR V8 S (373 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm). This means 1990 TVR V8 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1990 TVR V8 S | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Century | V8 S |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
