1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 5 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 255 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 1979 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Avanti | Buick |
| Model | Avanti | Estate |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1875 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 |
