1976 Buick Estate vs. 1964 Sunbeam Imp

To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Sunbeam Imp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Sunbeam Imp would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1137 kg more than 1964 Sunbeam Imp.

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. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1964 Sunbeam Imp has manual transmission. 1964 Sunbeam Imp 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 1964 Sunbeam Imp
Make Buick Sunbeam
Model Estate Imp
Year Released 1976 1964
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5736 cc 875 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 0 HP
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 68 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97.8 mm 60.4 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1884 kg 747 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 3540 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2090 mm


 

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