1980 Buick Estate vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 520 kg more than 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Estate | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 4954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |