2004 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2004 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 26 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 De Tomaso Guara | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Buick |
| Model | Guara | Century |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
