1997 Buick Century vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Century would be higher. 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 17 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Century weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Century | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2790 mm |
