1982 Buick Estate vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1982 Buick Estate is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Estate | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
