1976 Buick Estate vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 14 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.

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. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1990 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Buick Estate 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
Make Buick Vauxhall
Model Estate Carlton
Year Released 1976 1990
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 2410 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2740 mm


 

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