1982 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 399 kg more than 1982 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Titan |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3550 mm |
