1980 Buick Electra vs. 1980 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1980 Buick Electra and 1980 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 385 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra.
Because 1980 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Patrol 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Patrol. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1980 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2980 mm |
