1979 Buick Estate vs. 1996 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1996 Nissan Patrol is newer by 17 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, 1979 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Patrol. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Patrol.
Because 1979 Buick Estate 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 Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Patrol, 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 Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Patrol. (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Patrol. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Patrol 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 | 1996 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Estate | Patrol |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2826 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |