1979 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Audi A6 is newer by 32 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, 2011 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 35 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.
Because 2011 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi A6 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2011 Audi A6 | |
Make | Buick | Audi |
Model | Estate | A6 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1458 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2842 mm |