1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 24 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), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 122 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Wildcat | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| 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 | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
