1982 Austin Ambassador vs. 1988 Buick Century

To start off, 1988 Buick Century is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Austin Ambassador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Austin Ambassador would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Century (150 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1982 Austin Ambassador. (91 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Ambassador.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1988 Buick Century (270 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Ambassador. (155 Nm). This means 1988 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Ambassador. 1988 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1982 Austin Ambassador has manual transmission. 1982 Austin Ambassador will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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