1997 Buick Century vs. 1984 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1997 Buick Century is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Century weights approximately 245 kg more than 1984 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Nissan Cedric is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Cedric. 1997 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 1984 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Century | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
