1979 Buick Estate vs. 1986 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1986 Chrysler New Yorker is newer by 7 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chrysler New Yorker (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 604 kg more than 1986 Chrysler New Yorker.
Because 1979 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Chrysler New Yorker, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Chrysler New Yorker. (228 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1986 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Estate | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
