2004 Buick Century vs. 1999 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2004 Buick Century is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 12 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Century | 1999 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Century | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
