2011 Toyota Sequoia vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 33 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1169 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.
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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sequoia | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Sequoia | Century |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2599 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2760 mm |
