1999 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP) has 206 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 180 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Aceca (400 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (250 Nm). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Aceca | Century |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2760 mm |
