1979 Buick Estate vs. 1973 Datsun 240Z
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Datsun 240Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Datsun 240Z would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Datsun 240Z (151 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Datsun 240Z should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 802 kg more than 1973 Datsun 240Z.
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, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Datsun 240Z. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Datsun 240Z. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1973 Datsun 240Z has manual transmission. 1973 Datsun 240Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1973 Datsun 240Z | |
| Make | Buick | Datsun |
| Model | Estate | 240Z |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2300 mm |
