1979 Buick Estate vs. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 21 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 9,371 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (770 HP) has 632 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 683 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (926 Nm) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 9371 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 770 HP |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 926 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
