2004 Buick Century vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2004 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Century weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. 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 Buick Century (264 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (217 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Century | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Century | Outlander |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |