1979 Buick Century vs. 2009 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2009 Hyundai H1 is newer by 30 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, 2009 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2009 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Century | H1 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
