1979 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 33 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 235 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 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager, 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2012 Lancia Voyager | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Estate | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3078 mm |
