1987 Buick Estate vs. 1997 Nissan Trailrunner
To start off, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner 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, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 605 kg more than 1997 Nissan Trailrunner.
Because 1997 Nissan Trailrunner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Trailrunner. (200 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Trailrunner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1997 Nissan Trailrunner | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Trailrunner |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
