1978 Buick Estate vs. 1999 GAZ 3111
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3111 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GAZ 3111 (168 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 380 kg more than 1999 GAZ 3111.
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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GAZ 3111. (270 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Estate | 1999 GAZ 3111 | |
Make | Buick | GAZ |
Model | Estate | 3111 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3380 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |