2002 Buick Century vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2002 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Century.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Century | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Century | Titan |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
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 | 176 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 140 L |