1979 Buick Century vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1996 Renault Safrane is newer by 17 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, 1996 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 95 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, 1996 Renault Safrane, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Century | Safrane |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |