1988 Holden Barina vs. 1983 Buick Century

To start off, 1988 Holden Barina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Century (110 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1988 Holden Barina. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Barina.

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, 1983 Buick Century (197 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Barina. (104 Nm). This means 1983 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Barina. 1983 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Barina has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Barina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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