1976 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2007 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 299 kg more than 2007 Subaru Outback.
Because 2007 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2007 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Estate | Outback |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
