2004 Buick Century vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, both 2004 Buick Century and 2004 Vauxhall VX220 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 Vauxhall VX220 (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Century weights approximately 590 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
Because 2004 Vauxhall VX220 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 2004 Vauxhall VX220. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Century | 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Century | VX220 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 36 L |