2005 Honda Fit vs. 2000 Buick Century
To start off, 2005 Honda Fit is newer by 5 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 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Century weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 Honda Fit. 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, 2000 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 2000 Buick Century | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Fit | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
