2000 Acura TL vs. 2000 Buick Century
To start off, both 2000 Acura TL and 2000 Buick Century were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2000 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura TL weights approximately 55 kg more than 2000 Buick Century. 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, 2000 Acura TL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura TL | 2000 Buick Century | |
Make | Acura | Buick |
Model | TL | Century |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3134 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |