1979 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 33 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 256 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |
