1999 Buick Century vs. 2012 Audi TT

To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 13 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, 2012 Audi TT (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Century weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 Audi TT.

Because 2012 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT 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, 2012 Audi TT (349 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Century.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Buick Century 2012 Audi TT
Make Buick Audi
Model Century TT
Year Released 1999 2012
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3134 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 165 HP 211 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automated manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 4201 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1842 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1359 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2469 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.8 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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