1979 Buick Century vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2004 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 145 kg more than 2004 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2004 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Century | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
