1977 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 30 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 399 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.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango 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, 2007 Dodge Durango 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2007 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | Durango |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 87 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 | 2279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
