1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 195 kg more than 1981 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1981 Buick Century | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Buick |
Model | Eighty-Eight | Century |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |