1976 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran 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, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 661 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. 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 Volkswagen Touran, 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 (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touran.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Buick Estate 2012 Volkswagen Touran
Make Buick Volkswagen
Model Estate Touran
Year Released 1976 2012
Body Type Station Wagon Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1224 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2680 mm


 

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