1999 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (322 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 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 (532 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1979 Buick Century | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Aceca | Century |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 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 |
