2004 Buick Century vs. 2010 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avalon 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 99 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, 2010 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Century | 2010 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
