1971 Buick GS vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 303 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 2010 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 1971 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1971 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | GS | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3200 mm |
