1979 Buick Estate vs. 1998 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 1998 Saab 05-Sep is newer by 19 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, 1998 Saab 05-Sep (198 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 240 kg more than 1998 Saab 05-Sep.
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, 1998 Saab 05-Sep, 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Saab 05-Sep. (309 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1998 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Buick | Saab |
Model | Estate | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |