1979 Buick Estate vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Daimler DK (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Daimler DK should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 157 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. 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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1956 Daimler DK | |
Make | Buick | Daimler |
Model | Estate | DK |
Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4617 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3310 mm |