1980 Buick Estate vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1980 Buick Estate and 1980 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 680 kg more than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
