1979 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2009 Holden Commodore is newer by 30 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, 2009 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate.

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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Commodore. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2009 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2009 Holden Commodore 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: