2004 Buick Century vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2004 Buick Century and 2004 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 846 kg more than 2004 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Century | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Century | Express |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
