1979 Volvo 260 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Volvo 260 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 Volvo 260.
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 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Volvo 260 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Volvo | Buick |
| Model | 260 | Century |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
