1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 845 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (385 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Wildcat | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
