1999 Buick Century vs. 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod

To start off, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod (469 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1999 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Century weights approximately 218 kg more than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod.

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) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod. (178 Nm). This means 1999 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod. 1999 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod has manual transmission. 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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