1979 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 27 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, 2006 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2006 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Estate | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2800 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3710 mm |
