1978 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Peugeot 3008
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 3008 is newer by 34 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, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 3008. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 3008.
Because 2012 Peugeot 3008 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, 2012 Peugeot 3008 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 3008. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 3008.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2012 Peugeot 3008 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Estate | 3008 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4365 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1837 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1639 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2613 mm |
