1976 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse 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 LaCrosse (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate.
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 LaCrosse, 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Estate | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2837 mm |
