1977 Buick Estate vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1977 Buick Estate is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate.
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, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Estate | GTO |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
