2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1992 Buick Century
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (173 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1992 Buick Century. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Century.
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 Pontiac Grand Prix (264 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Century. (183 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1992 Buick Century | |
| Make | Pontiac | Buick |
| Model | Grand Prix | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2664 mm |
