1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1985 Buick Century
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Century (150 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 1985 Buick Century (270 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 1985 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 1985 Buick Century | |
Make | Honda | Buick |
Model | Concerto | Century |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 142 Nm | 270 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2664 mm |