1976 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i20 is newer by 34 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, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 730 kg more than 2010 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Hyundai i20, 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, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Estate | i20 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2525 mm |
