1997 Buick Century vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 315 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, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 87 L |
