1979 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 25 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, 2004 Nissan Frontier (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 39 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 274 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3340 mm |
