1976 Buick Estate vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 28 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, 2004 GMC Safari (188 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 61 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.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2004 GMC Safari | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Estate | Safari |
Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |