1997 Buick Century vs. 2000 Buick Regal
To start off, 2000 Buick Regal is newer by 3 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Regal weights approximately 40 kg more than 1997 Buick Century. 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, 2000 Buick Regal (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 2000 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Century | Regal |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
