2007 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 29 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 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century.
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, 2007 Pontiac Solstice (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Solstice | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Pontiac | Buick |
| Model | Solstice | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |
