1979 Buick Estate vs. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 15 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 278 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1994 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3350 mm |
