2004 Buick Century vs. 2006 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, 2006 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 2 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 58 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 320 kg more than 2004 Buick Century.

Because 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2004 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. 2004 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2006 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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 2006 SsangYong Rexton
Make Buick SsangYong
Model Century Rexton
Year Released 2004 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3134 cc 2873 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 176 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 264 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 92.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 22.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 80 L


 

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