1999 Buick Century vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 4 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 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 38 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Century weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Century | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
