1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 3 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 325 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Buick |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Century |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |