1987 Buick Estate vs. 1997 Nissan Primera
To start off, 1997 Nissan Primera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 725 kg more than 1997 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Primera, 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Primera. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1997 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Primera |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
