2003 Buick Century vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante (205 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 106 kg more than 2003 Buick Century. 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante (313 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Century. (264 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Century | 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Century | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 71 L |
