1976 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2004 Holden Statesman 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 Holden Statesman (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 194 kg more than 2004 Holden Statesman.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2004 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Estate | Statesman |
Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |