1980 Buick Estate vs. 1976 Datsun 260Z
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Datsun 260Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Datsun 260Z would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Datsun 260Z (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Datsun 260Z should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 880 kg more than 1976 Datsun 260Z.
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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Datsun 260Z. (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Datsun 260Z. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1976 Datsun 260Z has manual transmission. 1976 Datsun 260Z 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 | 1976 Datsun 260Z | |
Make | Buick | Datsun |
Model | Estate | 260Z |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4135 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |