1979 Buick Century vs. 2002 MG TF
To start off, 2002 MG TF is newer by 23 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, 2002 MG TF (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 310 kg more than 2002 MG TF.
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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2002 MG TF | |
| Make | Buick | MG |
| Model | Century | TF |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 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 | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2380 mm |
