1998 Buick Century vs. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1998 Buick Century is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 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, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Century | 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Century | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 4467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2900 mm |
