2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Century weights approximately 243 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (408 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (218 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Express | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2760 mm |
