1972 AMC Javelin vs. 1978 Buick Estate
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Javelin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Javelin would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1972 AMC Javelin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Javelin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 538 kg more than 1972 AMC Javelin. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Javelin. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Javelin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Javelin | 1978 Buick Estate | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Javelin | Estate |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1342 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |
