Buick Century vs. Pontiac Grand Prix
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Highlights
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$22,040
Starting MSRP
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$22,210
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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175 hp
Horsepower
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200 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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6
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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175 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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200 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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195 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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230 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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3.1L/191
Displacement
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3.8L/231
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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4-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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11.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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11.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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P205/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P205/70R15
Front Tire Size
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P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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4-wheel
Suspension Type - Rear
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Wide Track
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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4-wheel
Suspension Type - Front
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Wide Track
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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13
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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98 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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37 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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17 ft³
Trunk Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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109 in
Wheelbase
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111 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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195 in
Length, Overall
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198 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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6
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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Weight & Capacity
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,342 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,477 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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10.8 x 1.3 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.5 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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10.8 x 1.3 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.7 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2005 Buick Century or the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The 2005 Buick Century is more reliable than the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2005 Century versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2008 Grand Prix.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Buick Century or the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The 2005 Buick Century and the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Buick Century or the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The 2005 Buick Century is cheaper than the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix with a $22,040 starting MSRP versus a $22,210 starting MSRP.
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