2004 Buick Century vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 8 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, 2012 Infiniti EX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Century.
Because 2012 Infiniti EX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Infiniti EX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Infiniti EX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Century | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Century | EX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
