1978 Buick Estate vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2011 GMC Sierra is newer by 33 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 779 kg more than 1978 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 GMC Sierra 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, 2011 GMC Sierra 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, 2011 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Estate | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3380 mm |
