1981 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2007 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 Nissan X-Trail.
Because 2007 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan X-Trail. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2007 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
