1990 Buick Century vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Century would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP) has 159 more horse power than 1990 Buick Century. (109 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Century.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (353 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Century. (183 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Century | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Century | ATS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1364 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 2776 mm |
