1979 Buick Electra vs. 1994 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1994 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 15 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 665 kg more than 1994 Nissan Rasheen.
Because 1994 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Rasheen 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Rasheen. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan Rasheen has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan Rasheen 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 | 1994 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Electra | Rasheen |
Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |