1980 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Xterra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 352 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |
