1979 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Chrysler Cirrus
To start off, 2001 Chrysler Cirrus is newer by 22 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, 2001 Chrysler Cirrus (252 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler Cirrus should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 255 kg more than 2001 Chrysler Cirrus.
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, 2001 Chrysler Cirrus, 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 (275 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler Cirrus. (231 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler Cirrus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2001 Chrysler Cirrus | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Estate | Cirrus |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
