1979 Buick Century vs. 1993 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1993 Buick LeSabre is newer by 14 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick LeSabre (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 120 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.
Because 1979 Buick Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1993 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Century | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |
