2004 Buick Century vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (276 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Century weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.

Because 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (373 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century. 2004 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 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.

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