2001 Buick Century vs. 1997 Buick Century
To start off, 2001 Buick Century is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Century would be higher. Both 2001 Buick Century and 1997 Buick Century are equipped with a 3,135 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1997 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, 2001 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Century | 1997 Buick Century | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Century | Century |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 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 | 1520 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
