1977 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac STS is newer by 34 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, 2011 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 78 kg more than 2011 Cadillac STS.
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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Estate | STS |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2957 mm |
