1997 Buick Century vs. 2013 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2013 Nissan Versa 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, 1997 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Versa. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Century weights approximately 396 kg more than 2013 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 2013 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Century | Versa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4455 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 41 L |
