1977 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 169 kg more than 1977 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (332 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Estate | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
