1976 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 145 kg more than 2004 Rover 75.
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 (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Estate | 75 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
