1997 Buick Century vs. 1997 Rover 414i

To start off, both 1997 Buick Century and 1997 Rover 414i 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 62 more horse power than 1997 Rover 414i. (103 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 414i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Century weights approximately 60 kg more than 1997 Rover 414i. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 414i. (167 Nm). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 414i. 1997 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1997 Rover 414i has manual transmission. 1997 Rover 414i 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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