1979 Buick Century vs. 1991 Ginetta G
To start off, 1991 Ginetta G 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ginetta G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ginetta G (197 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ginetta G should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 555 kg more than 1991 Ginetta G.
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 Ginetta G (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Ginetta G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1991 Ginetta G | |
| Make | Buick | Ginetta |
| Model | Century | G |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2240 mm |
