1985 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 520 kg more than 1985 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Titan |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 4060 mm |
