1979 Buick Century vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage 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, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 Buick Century.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Century | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| 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 | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
