1976 Buick Estate vs. 1986 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1986 Nissan Sunny is newer by 10 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1986 Nissan Sunny. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1986 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Estate | Sunny |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |