1979 Buick Estate vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 900 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Violet |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
