1976 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Electra | 350Z |
Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |