1979 Buick Century vs. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 19 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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 580 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Century | Euro 1 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |