1976 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 34 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 456 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3200 mm |
