1985 Buick Estate vs. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (185 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. (434 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Estate | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
