1979 Buick Century vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 254 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.
Because 1979 Buick Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Century | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |