1979 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 262 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Impala, 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, 2011 Chevrolet Impala (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2011 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Impala |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2807 mm |
