1997 Buick Century vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 294 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.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick Century | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Century | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 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 | 72 L |