1999 Buick Century vs. 1999 Hyundai Dynasty
To start off, both 1999 Buick Century and 1999 Hyundai Dynasty were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Hyundai Dynasty (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1999 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Dynasty should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Dynasty weights approximately 160 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.
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 Hyundai Dynasty (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Hyundai Dynasty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Century | 1999 Hyundai Dynasty | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Century | Dynasty |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |