1997 Buick Century vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 16 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, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Century weights approximately 90 kg more than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 1997 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Century | Juke |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
