1979 Buick Century vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru BRZ (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru BRZ should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 175 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Century | BRZ |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4235 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |