1979 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 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 Rover 75 (256 HP) has 152 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate.
Because 1979 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2006 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Estate | 75 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
