1979 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Suzuki C2
To start off, 1999 Suzuki C2 is newer by 20 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, 1999 Suzuki C2 (251 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki C2 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 1023 kg more than 1999 Suzuki C2.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Suzuki C2 (284 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Suzuki C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1999 Suzuki C2 | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Estate | C2 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 852 kg |
