1976 Buick Estate vs. 1972 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 590 kg more than 1972 Nissan Gloria. 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 Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1972 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
