2005 Buick Century vs. 2003 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Buick Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (173 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Buick Century.
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, 2003 Toyota Sienna (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Century | 2003 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Century | Sienna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |