1986 Buick Estate vs. 1986 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1986 Buick Estate and 1986 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 875 kg more than 1986 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Buick Estate 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 1986 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Bluebird, 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Bluebird. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Bluebird. 1986 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1986 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1986 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Buick Estate | 1986 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Estate | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |