2002 Buick Century vs. 2005 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2005 GMC Canyon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Century 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) has 1 more horse power than 2005 GMC Canyon. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Canyon weights approximately 210 kg more than 2002 Buick Century.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Buick Century (264 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Century | 2005 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Century | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
