1997 Buick Century vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 16 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 861 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 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
