1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1979 Buick Century

To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 470 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.

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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.

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