1979 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 26 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Estate | Colorado |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1187 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |