1988 Buick Century vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (182 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1988 Buick Century. (150 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Century.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Buick Century (270 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm). This means 1988 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Century | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Venza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1374 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2664 mm | 2776 mm |
