1976 Buick Estate vs. 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab
To start off, 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab is newer by 24 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, 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab weights approximately 521 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab 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, 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab 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, 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab (408 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | Maxx Cab |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3360 mm |
