1988 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 100 kg more than 1988 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (395 Nm). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
