1997 Buick Century vs. 2005 Honda Lagreat
To start off, 2005 Honda Lagreat is newer by 8 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Lagreat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Lagreat (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Lagreat should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 442 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, 2005 Honda Lagreat (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Lagreat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 2005 Honda Lagreat | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Century | Lagreat |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3010 mm |
