1977 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 36 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, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 37 kg more than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Because 1977 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | JOURNEY |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1843 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2127 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
