1976 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2008 Nissan Navara is newer by 32 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Navara weights approximately 148 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Navara 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, 2008 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2008 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Navara |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |
