1979 Buick Century vs. 1999 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1999 Honda S-MX 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Honda S-MX.
Because 1999 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1999 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Century | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
