1976 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 567 kg more than 2011 Kia Cee'd. 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, 2011 Kia Cee'd, 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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Estate | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
