1979 Buick Estate vs. 1990 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1990 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 11 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 425 kg more than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1990 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 1990 Jeep Cherokee 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 | 1990 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Buick | Jeep |
Model | Estate | Cherokee |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |