1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1976 Buick Estate
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (212 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 264 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Avanti Avanti | 1976 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Avanti | Buick |
| Model | Avanti | Estate |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1884 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 |
