1980 Buick Estate vs. 1974 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 GMC Jimmy. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 70 kg more than 1974 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 GMC Jimmy. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1974 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Estate | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
