1979 Buick Electra vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 705 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline.

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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.

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