1979 Buick Century vs. 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa

To start off, 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa is newer by 12 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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa (300 HP) has 196 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa weights approximately 85 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, 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa (323 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm). This means 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.

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