2004 Buick Century vs. 2013 Acura ILX
To start off, 2013 Acura ILX is newer by 9 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, 2013 Acura ILX (198 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura ILX should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Century weights approximately 173 kg more than 2013 Acura ILX.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura ILX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura ILX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Century | 2013 Acura ILX | |
| Make | Buick | Acura |
| Model | Century | ILX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1794 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
