1979 Buick Century vs. 2011 SSC Aero
To start off, 2011 SSC Aero is newer by 32 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 958 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 137 kg more than 2011 SSC Aero.
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, 2011 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1139 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 2011 SSC Aero | |
Make | Buick | SSC |
Model | Century | Aero |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 1062 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 1357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1090 mm |