2004 Buick Century vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 192 kg more than 2004 Buick Century.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2004 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Condor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2986 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1712 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
