1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 1977 Buick Estate
To start off, 1980 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 340 kg more than 1980 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Avanti Avanti | 1977 Buick Estate | |
Make | Avanti | Buick |
Model | Avanti | Estate |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |