1999 Buick Century vs. 2012 Buick Verano
To start off, 2012 Buick Verano 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 Buick Verano (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Verano should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Century weights approximately 23 kg more than 2012 Buick Verano.
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, 1999 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Verano. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Verano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Century | 2012 Buick Verano | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Century | Verano |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
