2001 Buick Century vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 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 47 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Century weights approximately 190 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Century. 2001 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Century | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Century | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 180 L |