2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 27 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 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Century weights approximately 355 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | CR-V | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
