1999 Buick Century vs. 1994 Kia Sephia
To start off, 1999 Buick Century is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Kia Sephia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Kia Sephia would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1994 Kia Sephia. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1994 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Century weights approximately 484 kg more than 1994 Kia Sephia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Century | 1994 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Century | Sephia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |
