1985 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1985 Buick Electra. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 799 kg more than 1985 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan 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 2012 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Electra, 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Electra. (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Electra | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Titan |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 4060 mm |
