1999 Buick Century vs. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 7 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 421 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, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country (324 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Century | 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Century | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 3786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1941 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |