1999 Buick Century vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2013 Nissan Sentra is newer by 14 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, 1999 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Century weights approximately 230 kg more than 2013 Nissan Sentra. 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, 1999 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Century | 2013 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Century | Sentra |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 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 | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4625 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1496 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |