1977 Buick Estate vs. 2000 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2000 Subaru Outback is newer by 23 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, 2000 Subaru Outback (206 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 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 270 kg more than 2000 Subaru Outback.
Because 2000 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, 2000 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Outback. (282 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Estate | 2000 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Estate | Outback |
Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 282 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80 mm |
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 | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |