2001 Toyota Condor vs. 1988 Buick Century

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Century would be higher. At 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Century (125 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor.

Because 2001 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Buick Century (220 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm). This means 1988 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1988 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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