1978 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander is newer by 28 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, 2006 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 203 kg more than 2006 Jeep Commander.
Because 2006 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander 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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Commander. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2006 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Estate | Commander |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |
