1976 Buick Estate vs. 1983 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1983 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate 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) has 112 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Pulsar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1983 Nissan Pulsar | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Estate | Pulsar |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |