1977 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 29 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 592 kg more than 1977 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | Ram |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3580 mm |
