1976 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2008 Dodge Ram is newer by 32 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, 2008 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 139 kg more than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Because 1976 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2008 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | Ram |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 4080 mm |
