1977 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2005 Holden Monaro is newer by 28 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, 2005 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 278 kg more than 2005 Holden Monaro.
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 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Monaro. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2005 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 2005 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Estate | 2005 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Estate | Monaro |
Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |