1997 Buick Century vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 882 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Century | Express |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
