1976 Buick Estate vs. 1986 Rover 825i
To start off, 1986 Rover 825i is newer by 10 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, 1986 Rover 825i (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Rover 825i should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 528 kg more than 1986 Rover 825i.
Because 1976 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Rover 825i, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Rover 825i. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Rover 825i. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1986 Rover 825i has manual transmission. 1986 Rover 825i 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 | 1986 Rover 825i | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Estate | 825i |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
