1979 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 31 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate.
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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2764 mm |
