1979 Buick Estate vs. 1980 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1980 Holden Statesman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 148 kg more than 1980 Holden Statesman.
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, 1980 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1980 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Estate | Statesman |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |