1976 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Torrent is newer by 33 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, 2009 Pontiac Torrent (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 555 kg more than 2009 Pontiac Torrent.
Because 2009 Pontiac Torrent 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, 2009 Pontiac Torrent 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Torrent. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Torrent.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2009 Pontiac Torrent | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Estate | Torrent |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
