1985 Buick Electra vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 1985 Buick Electra is newer by 6 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, 1985 Buick Electra (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 475 kg more than 1985 Buick Electra.
Because 1979 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Electra. (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Electra | 1979 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Electra | Estate |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2950 mm |
