1997 Buick Century vs. 1989 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1997 Buick Century is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1989 Toyota 4Runner. (112 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 80 kg more than 1997 Buick Century.
Because 1989 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota 4Runner 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, 1997 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota 4Runner. (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 1989 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2365 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
