1979 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Honda Legend
To start off, 2010 Honda Legend is newer by 31 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, 2010 Honda Legend (300 HP) has 196 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Legend 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, 2010 Honda Legend, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2010 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Estate | Legend |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 300 HP |
| 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 | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2799 mm |
