2001 Buick Century vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 472 kg more than 2001 Buick Century.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Century | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Century | CR-V |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |