2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 29 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 530 kg more than 1980 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Sprinter | Century |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 7350 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 2760 mm |
