1997 Buick Century vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 311 kg more than 1997 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (334 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Century | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |
