1979 Buick Estate vs. 1974 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Vauxhall Victor (109 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 715 kg more than 1974 Vauxhall Victor.
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. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1974 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1974 Vauxhall Victor 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1974 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Estate | Victor |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |