1979 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO 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 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO 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 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 2006 Pontiac GTO 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 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Estate | GTO |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
