1980 Buick Electra vs. 1991 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 590 kg more than 1991 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1991 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
