2003 Buick Century vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2003 Buick Century and 2003 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Century weights approximately 234 kg more than 2003 Honda S2000.
Because 2003 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000. 2003 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2003 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Century | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Century | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
