2004 Buick Century vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 649 kg more than 2004 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Buick Century 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Buick Jeep
Model Century Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3134 cc 2987 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 176 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 264 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 2169 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2160 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 78 L


 

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