2002 Buick Century vs. 2000 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2002 Buick Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Previa. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Previa weights approximately 5 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Century | 2000 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Previa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 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 | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2900 mm |
