1999 Buick Century vs. 2010 Jeep Commander

To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 11 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 523 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.

Because 2010 Jeep Commander 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, 2010 Jeep Commander 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Century.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Buick Century 2010 Jeep Commander
Make Buick Jeep
Model Century Commander
Year Released 1999 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3134 cc 3701 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 165 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 319 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 2043 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 17 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 14.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 80 L