1976 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8
To start off, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 is newer by 25 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, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 (353 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 251 kg more than 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8.
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, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 (536 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm). This means 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | Hemi Super 8 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 353 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2990 mm |
