2003 Buick Century vs. 1984 GMC Suburban

To start off, 2003 Buick Century is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1984 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 GMC Suburban weights approximately 724 kg more than 2003 Buick Century.

Because 1984 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 GMC Suburban 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, 1984 GMC Suburban (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Century.

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