2003 Buick Century vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2003 Buick Century.
Because 2006 Nissan 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Nissan 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400. 2003 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Century | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Century | 1400 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 1397 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |