1977 AMC Matador vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 AMC Matador would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 AMC Matador (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 14 kg more than 1977 AMC Matador.
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, 1977 AMC Matador (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1979 Buick Estate | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Matador | Estate |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
