1976 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Audi A4
To start off, 2006 Audi A4 is newer by 30 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, 2006 Audi A4 (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 454 kg more than 2006 Audi A4.
Because 2006 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2006 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Estate | A4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
