1999 Buick Century vs. 1991 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1999 Buick Century is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 360 kg more than 1999 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Century | 1991 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Century | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 5010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
