1976 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport 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 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 154 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati GranSport has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati GranSport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Estate | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
