1997 Buick Century vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera is newer by 8 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Buick Century (251 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 1997 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Almera 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.

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