1978 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 185 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 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Estate | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2896 mm |
