1997 Buick Century vs. 2006 Honda Civic

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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 27 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Century weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.

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