1971 Buick GS vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 40 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS.
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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | GS | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
