1979 Buick Century vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 33 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 898 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.
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, 2012 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Century | Durango |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3043 mm |
