2004 Buick Century vs. 2010 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2010 Honda CR-V is newer by 6 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, 2010 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda CR-V weights approximately 28 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.
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, 2004 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Century | 2010 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Century | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
