1979 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 32 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra.
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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Electra | Frontier |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3200 mm |