1997 Buick Century vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 10 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 715 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.

Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century. 1997 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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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