2005 Buick Century vs. 2007 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Century weights approximately 404 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 2005 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Century | 2007 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Century | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |