2004 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2000 Buick Century
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 793 kg more than 2000 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Sequoia | 2000 Buick Century | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Sequoia | Century |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 99 L | 64 L |
