1979 Buick Century vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 28 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century.
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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Century | Tundra |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 424 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3710 mm |