1979 Buick Estate vs. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 25 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Estate | Caprice |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4312 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |