1977 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 49 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (334 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3340 mm |
