1976 Buick Estate vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 435 kg more than 1959 Rover P4. 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, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1959 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1959 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Estate | P4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
