1976 Buick Estate vs. 2007 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2007 GMC Sierra is newer by 31 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, 2007 GMC Sierra (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate.
Because 2007 GMC Sierra 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, 2007 GMC Sierra 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Sierra. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2007 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Estate | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3650 mm |
