1997 Mazda Xedos 9 vs. 1990 Buick Century

To start off, 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 (165 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Buick Century. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 1990 Buick Century (251 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9. (212 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9. 1990 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 has manual transmission. 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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