1997 Buick Century vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2007 Subaru Impreza 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, 2007 Subaru Impreza (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Century weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza.

Because 2007 Subaru Impreza 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, 2007 Subaru Impreza 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza. 1997 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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