1979 Buick Electra vs. 1987 Buick Estate
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 60 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1987 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Electra | Estate |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
