1979 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2012 Nissan Livina 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 Livina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Livina should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Livina weights approximately 580 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan Livina, 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Livina. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Livina 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 Livina | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Electra | Livina |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |