1976 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 146 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.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche Cayenne (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Estate | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2896 mm |
