1981 Buick Estate vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, both 1981 Buick Estate and 1981 Nissan Stanza were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza, 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Stanza. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Stanza has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Stanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |
