2004 Buick Century vs. 2009 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Century weights approximately 78 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest.
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, 2009 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Century | 2009 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Century | Quest |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 3492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |