1997 Buick Century vs. 1997 Dodge Caravan

To start off, both 1997 Buick Century and 1997 Dodge Caravan were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1997 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1997 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 280 kg more than 1997 Buick Century.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1997 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Dodge Caravan. 1997 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1997 Dodge Caravan has manual transmission. 1997 Dodge Caravan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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