1976 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 36 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, 2012 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 284 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.
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, 2012 Buick Enclave, 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Estate | Enclave |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1842 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3020 mm |