2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Express is newer by 21 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 970 kg more than 1980 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, 2001 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Express | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Express | Century |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2760 mm |
