1979 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2006 Maserati Coupe 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 Maserati Coupe.
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, 2006 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Coupe 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 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati Coupe 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 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Estate | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
