1988 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 24 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, 2012 Nissan NV (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 781 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.
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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Estate | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Estate | NV |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2156 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3711 mm |