1979 Buick Century vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, 2002 TVR T 350 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 TVR T 350.
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, 2002 TVR T 350 (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Century | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
