1976 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 37 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 145 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
Model | Estate | Vanquish |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2067 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1294 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |