1976 Buick Estate vs. 1984 Daimler 4.2
To start off, 1984 Daimler 4.2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daimler 4.2 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 54 kg more than 1984 Daimler 4.2.
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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daimler 4.2. (314 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daimler 4.2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1984 Daimler 4.2 | |
| Make | Buick | Daimler |
| Model | Estate | 4.2 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
