1969 Buick GS vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 43 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 18 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 402 kg more than 1969 Buick GS.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Buick GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | GS | Navara |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3210 mm |
