1979 Buick Estate vs. 1991 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 1991 Nissan Terrano is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Terrano (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 115 kg more than 1991 Nissan Terrano.
Because 1991 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Terrano. (244 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Terrano. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1991 Nissan Terrano has manual transmission. 1991 Nissan Terrano 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 | 1991 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Terrano |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
