1976 Buick Estate vs. 1985 Audi 4000
To start off, 1985 Audi 4000 is newer by 9 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, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1985 Audi 4000. (100 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 4000.
Because 1985 Audi 4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Audi 4000 will offer significantly more control. 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) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 4000. (137 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1985 Audi 4000 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Estate | 4000 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2144 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
