2001 Buick Century vs. 2003 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2003 Nissan Altima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Altima (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Century weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 Nissan Altima.
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, 2001 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Altima. (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Century | 2003 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Century | Altima |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |
