1979 Buick Century vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2003 Nissan 350Z is newer by 24 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan 350Z (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 34 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, 2003 Nissan 350Z (371 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 2003 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Century | 350Z |
Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 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 | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |