Nissan Maxima (1989 – 1995) vs Buick Century (1989 – 1996): specs compared
The Nissan Maxima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 160 hp. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 193 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 11.5 L/100 km. The Buick Century is the lighter car, from 1,266 kg against 1,374 kg.
| Specification |
Nissan
Maxima
1989 – 1995
|
Buick
Century
1989 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1995 | 1989 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 hp | 111 – 162 hp |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 183 – 251 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s | — |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.5 – 12.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,801 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,364 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,664 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,374 – 1,380 kg | 1,266 – 1,339 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.