1979 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Chevrolet Tracker
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 25 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, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 575 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. (221 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2004 Chevrolet Tracker | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Tracker |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
