1984 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Electra | Frontier |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |