1978 Buick Century vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 145 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Century | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Century | HyperMini |
Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3213 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 2670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1900 mm |