1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1978 Buick Estate
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 148 kg more than 1978 Buick Estate.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1978 Buick Estate | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | Lagonda | Estate |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 97.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |