1979 Buick Estate vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird

To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 208 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Superbird.

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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Buick Estate 1970 Plymouth Superbird
Make Buick Plymouth
Model Estate Superbird
Year Released 1979 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 6982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 104 HP 0 HP
Torque 275 Nm 665 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Weight 1875 kg 1667 kg
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2930 mm


 

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