1976 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Rover MGF

To start off, 1995 Rover MGF is newer by 19 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1995 Rover MGF. (145 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover MGF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 361 kg more than 1995 Rover MGF. 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, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover MGF. (236 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover MGF. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1995 Rover MGF has manual transmission. 1995 Rover MGF 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 1995 Rover MGF
Make Buick Rover
Model Estate MGF
Year Released 1976 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 1769 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 236 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1524 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 3920 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1280 mm