1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny

To start off, both 1985 Buick Wildcat and 1985 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP) has 281 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Wildcat weights approximately 460 kg more than 1985 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Buick Wildcat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Nissan Sunny. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Sunny.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Buick Wildcat 1985 Nissan Sunny
Make Buick Nissan
Model Wildcat Sunny
Year Released 1985 1985
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3785 cc 1487 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 355 HP 74 HP
Torque 551 Nm 122 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 860 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2410 mm


 

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