1998 Buick Century vs. 2007 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1998 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 125 kg more than 1998 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Century.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Buick Century 2007 Nissan Titan
Make Buick Nissan
Model Century Titan
Year Released 1998 2007
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3135 cc 5551 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 4900 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 106 L


 

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