1976 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Isuzu KB

To start off, 2005 Isuzu KB is newer by 29 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, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Isuzu KB. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2005 Isuzu KB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 74 kg more than 2005 Isuzu KB. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Isuzu KB. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Isuzu KB.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Buick Estate 2005 Isuzu KB
Make Buick Isuzu
Model Estate KB
Year Released 1976 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 2998 cc
Horse Power 153 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 95.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97.8 mm 104.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1884 kg 1810 kg
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3030 mm


 

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