2010 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2010 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 32 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 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (280 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 423 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Century 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 1978 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (351 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick LaCrosse | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | LaCrosse | Century |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1853 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2760 mm |
