2004 Buick Century vs. 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager

To start off, both 2004 Buick Century and 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 30 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 540 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 Chrysler Grand Voyager (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century. 2004 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager has manual transmission. 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Buick Century 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager
Make Buick Chrysler
Model Century Grand Voyager
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3134 cc 2499 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 176 HP 146 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 264 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 94 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 2060 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 3040 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 75 L


 

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