1977 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Saturn Outlook
To start off, 2010 Saturn Outlook is newer by 33 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, 2010 Saturn Outlook (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 140 kg more than 2010 Saturn Outlook.
Because 2010 Saturn Outlook 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, 2010 Saturn Outlook 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Outlook. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Outlook.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2010 Saturn Outlook | |
| Make | Buick | Saturn |
| Model | Estate | Outlook |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
