2007 Toyota Hilux vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux 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, 1980 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 100 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Hilux | 1980 Buick Century | |
Make | Toyota | Buick |
Model | Hilux | Century |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2760 mm |