1980 Buick Century vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1980 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 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Century | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Century | 458 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |