1979 Buick Electra vs. 1982 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1982 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 595 kg more than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 1982 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Electra | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |