1976 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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.
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1976 Buick Estate | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Estate | Golf |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |