1999 AC Ace vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 21 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 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 405 kg more than 1999 AC Ace.
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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Ace | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | AC | Buick |
Model | Ace | Century |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |