1977 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Subaru Outback
To start off, 1999 Subaru Outback is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Outback (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 Subaru Outback.
Because 1999 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Outback. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Estate | 1999 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Estate | Outback |
Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |