1998 Buick Century Model Comparison

General Pricing

Resale Value	$18,415.00	$32,500.00	$30,675.00
Destination	$550.00	$665.00	$665.00
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Engines & Power

Standard Engine	3.1L V6	3.8L V6	3.8L V6
Horsepower	160 @ 5200 RPM	240 @ 5200 RPM	205 @ 5200 RPM
Torque	185 @ 4000 RPM	280 @ 3600 RPM	230 @ 4000 RPM
Valves	2	2	2
Displacement (cc)	3135	3791	3791
Bore X Stroke (in.)	3.5 X 3.3	3.8 X 3.4	3.8 X 3.4
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	9.4:1	9.4:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg)	29	27	28
Highway (mpg)	29	27	28

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)	3335.6	3719.2	3787.5
Wheelbase (in.)	109.0	113.8	113.8
Length (in.)	194.6	207.2	206.8
Width (in.)	72.7	75.0	74.7
Height (in.)	56.6	54.6	57.4
Track Front (in.)	62.0	62.5	62.7
Track Rear (in.)	61.1	62.6	62.3
Ground Clearance (in.)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating	6	5	6
Front Headroom (in.)	39.3	38.2	39.8
Rear Headroom (in.)	37.4	36.2	38.0
Front Legroom (in.)	42.4	42.6	42.4
Rear Legroom (in.)	36.9	37.1	41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in.)	58.0	57.8	59.2
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)	57.1	57.8	58.7
Front Hip Room (in.)	54.4	54.5	56.4
Rear Hip Room (in.)	53.3	52.7	55.7

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

101.6

99.5

111.2

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	strut	strut	strut
Rear Suspension	multi-link	other	strut
Tires	205/70R15	225/60R16	225/60R16

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks

Std.

Std.

Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)	Std.	Std.	Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System	N/A	N/A	N/A

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio	AM/FM	AM/FM	AM/FM
Cassette Player	N/A	Yes	Yes
CD Player	N/A	Yes	N/A
CD Changer	N/A	Yes	N/A
DVD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
Navigation Aid	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior

Cruise Control	N/A	Std.	Std.
Tilt Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Telescopic Steering Column	N/A	N/A	N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Std.

Std.

Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Front Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A
Passenger Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Rear Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

N/A

Yes

Yes

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof

N/A

N/A

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows

Std.

Std.

Std.