1979 Buick Estate vs. 1962 Steyr 700C

To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1962 Steyr 700C. 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, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 700C. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1962 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1962 Steyr 700C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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