1999 Buick Century vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Century weights approximately 178 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
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, 1999 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Century | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Century | Juke |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 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 | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1342 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 | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |