1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 292 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Caprice | Century |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
