1977 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 31 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 370 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 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Estate | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
