1999 Buick Century vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2004 Subaru Baja is newer by 5 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 2 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 59 kg more than 1999 Buick Century.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja 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, 2004 Subaru Baja 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, 1999 Buick Century (251 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm). This means 1999 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Century | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Century | Baja |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1579 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |