1998 Buick Century vs. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 10 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1998 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Century.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Century | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Century | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
