2005 Buick Century vs. 2006 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Century.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 SsangYong Stavic (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Century | 2006 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Century | Stavic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
