1976 Buick Estate vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana 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 GMC Savana (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 868 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2011 GMC Savana | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Estate | Savana |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3429 mm |