2007 Audi Q7 vs. 1998 Buick Century
To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi Q7 (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1998 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1998 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 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, 2007 Audi Q7 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 1998 Buick Century | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | Q7 | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
