1999 Buick Century vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris is newer by 14 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, 1999 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Century weights approximately 480 kg more than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 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, 1999 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Century | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Century | Yaris |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 42 L |