1979 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 34 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 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 595 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Estate | Ghost |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 563 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5399 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3295 mm |