1976 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 28 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 504 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 1976 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 1976 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. (220 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Estate | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
