2002 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1990 Buick Century
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Century (161 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Lanos.
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, 1990 Buick Century (251 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. 1990 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2002 Daewoo Lanos has manual transmission. 2002 Daewoo Lanos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Daewoo Lanos | 1990 Buick Century | |
Make | Daewoo | Buick |
Model | Lanos | Century |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1348 cc | 3300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 251 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2664 mm |