1979 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen CC 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 Volkswagen CC (138 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 325 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
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 Volkswagen CC, 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 Volkswagen CC (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Estate | CC |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4799 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2708 mm |