1979 Buick Century vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 70 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.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Century | Corvette |
Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 486 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |