2004 Buick Century vs. 2008 Daewoo Tocsa

To start off, 2008 Daewoo Tocsa is newer by 4 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) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Tocsa. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Tocsa.

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, 2008 Daewoo Tocsa (320 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm). This means 2008 Daewoo Tocsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century. 2004 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2008 Daewoo Tocsa has manual transmission. 2008 Daewoo Tocsa 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 2008 Daewoo Tocsa
Make Buick Daewoo
Model Century Tocsa
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3134 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 176 HP 148 HP
Torque 264 Nm 320 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 4805 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 7.5 L/100km


 

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