1998 Buick Century vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2005 Toyota Windom is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1998 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Windom (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Century | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Century | Windom |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |