1976 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i30 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, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i30. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 513 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i30. 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 Hyundai i30, 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i30. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Estate | i30 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1371 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
