1979 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1995 Nissan Presea is newer by 16 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, 1995 Nissan Presea (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 735 kg more than 1995 Nissan Presea.
Because 1979 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Presea. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Presea. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Presea has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Presea 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 | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Presea |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
