1977 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Holden Colorado

To start off, 2012 Holden Colorado is newer by 35 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, 2012 Holden Colorado (161 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Colorado should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate.

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) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Colorado. (360 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Colorado. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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