1969 Buick GS vs. 1992 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1992 Nissan Pintara is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 470 kg more than 1992 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Buick GS 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 1969 Buick GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara, 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pintara. 1992 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1969 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1969 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1992 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | GS | Pintara |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
