1987 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 23 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 316 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan 370Z 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 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
