2002 Buick Century vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2002 Buick Century and 2002 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra 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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Century. 2002 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Tundra has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Tundra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Century | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3270 mm |
