1997 Buick Century vs. 1978 Renault Alpine

To start off, 1997 Buick Century is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Century (165 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Renault Alpine. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Alpine.

Because 1978 Renault Alpine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Renault Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Buick Century (251 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine. 1997 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1978 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1978 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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