1980 Buick Estate vs. 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry, 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry has manual transmission. 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry | |
| Make | Buick | Datsun |
| Model | Estate | 100A Cherry |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 59 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
