1977 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2006 Opel Tigra 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Opel Tigra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 645 kg more than 2006 Opel Tigra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Tigra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Tigra. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2006 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Estate | Tigra |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
