1980 Pontiac Lemans vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, both 1980 Pontiac Lemans and 1980 Buick Century were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 30 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Pontiac Lemans | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Pontiac | Buick |
| Model | Lemans | Century |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
