1978 Buick Estate vs. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 240 kg more than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1942 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Estate | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1942 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3090 mm |
