1976 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Audi S4
To start off, 2011 Audi S4 is newer by 35 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, 2011 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate.
Because 2011 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S4 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, 2011 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi S4 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2011 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Estate | S4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2809 mm |
