1976 Buick Estate vs. 2007 MG TF
To start off, 2007 MG TF 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 MG TF (158 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 694 kg more than 2007 MG TF.
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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 MG TF. (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 MG TF. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2007 MG TF has manual transmission. 2007 MG TF 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 MG TF | |
Make | Buick | MG |
Model | Estate | TF |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |