1976 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 30 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Estate | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
