1976 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 (288 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 37 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.
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 Chrysler 300. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Estate | 300 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3052 mm |
