1988 Pontiac Fiero vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 10 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 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Fiero (143 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 180 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Fiero.
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, 1988 Pontiac Fiero (220 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm). This means 1988 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Pontiac Fiero | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Pontiac | Buick |
Model | Fiero | Century |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2826 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 217 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |