2003 Buick Century vs. 2003 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2003 Buick Century and 2003 Toyota Previa 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 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Previa. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Previa weights approximately 5 kg more than 2003 Buick Century.
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, 2003 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Previa. 2003 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Previa 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.
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2003 Buick Century | 2003 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Century | Previa |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2900 mm |