2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century.
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 Chrysler Town & Country, 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 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Chrysler | Buick |
| Model | Town & Country | Century |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2760 mm |
