1997 Buick Century vs. 2009 Kia Venga

To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 12 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 76 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 190 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga. 1997 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Venga 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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