1979 Buick Century vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, 2005 Smart Coupe 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, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 700 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | Century | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1820 mm |
