1976 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia 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 39 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Insignia.
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 Opel Insignia, 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Estate | Insignia |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2737 mm |