1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1985 Buick Century
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Buick Century. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Century.
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, 1985 Buick Century (224 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 1985 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. 1985 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Santana | 1985 Buick Century | |
Make | Nissan | Buick |
Model | Santana | Century |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 142 Nm | 224 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2664 mm |