1976 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 31 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 370 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
