1999 Buick Century vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 8 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (274 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Century weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Century | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Century | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 274 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |