1979 Buick Estate vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2003 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 24 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, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 355 kg more than 2003 Nissan X-Trail.
Because 2003 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2003 Nissan X-Trail 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Estate | X-Trail |
Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |