1979 Buick Century vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 34 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 260 kg more 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | Century | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2601 mm |
