1997 Buick Century vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 14 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 736 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 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick Century | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Century | Touareg |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |