1979 Buick Century vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 15 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, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 90 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture. 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, 1994 Toyota Venture, 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Venture |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
