1976 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Honda Accord

To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 36 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, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord.

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, 2012 Honda Accord, 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (350 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Accord 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.

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