1997 Buick Century vs. 2007 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 10 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 26 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 390 kg more than 1997 Buick Century.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 2007 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Century | Trajet |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
