1976 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 354 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Estate | ATS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2776 mm |
