1976 Buick Estate vs. 2008 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2008 GMC Envoy 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 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Envoy weights approximately 257 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 GMC Envoy 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, 2008 GMC Envoy 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2008 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Estate | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
