2005 Buick Century vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 2005 Buick Century is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Buick Century.
Because 1979 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Century | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Century | Electra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3030 mm |
