1997 Buick Century vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 13 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 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Century.
Because 2010 Nissan Titan 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 2010 Nissan Titan. 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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Century | Titan |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 5549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 106 L |
