1978 Buick Estate vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Estate | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Estate | Sunny |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |