1981 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 32 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, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 374 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Z has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Z 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 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Z |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
