1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1984 Buick Century
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Century (110 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana.
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, 1984 Buick Century (197 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 1984 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Santana | 1984 Buick Century | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Santana | Century |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2662 mm |
