1979 Buick Century vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 26 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 243 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Century | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
