1979 Buick Century vs. 2000 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 21 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 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet SSR (300 HP) has 196 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 720 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, 2000 Chevrolet SSR (481 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2000 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Century | SSR |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
