2005 Buick Century vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner

To start off, both 2005 Buick Century and 2005 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Century (176 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 26 kg more than 2005 Buick Century.

Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Buick Century (264 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.

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