1976 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Buick Verano
To start off, 2012 Buick Verano 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 Verano (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Verano should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 387 kg more than 2012 Buick Verano.
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 Verano, 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Verano. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Verano.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2012 Buick Verano | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Estate | Verano |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2685 mm |