1978 Buick Estate vs. 1962 Steyr 650T

To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 650T 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 133 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1962 Steyr 650T. 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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 650T. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1962 Steyr 650T has manual transmission. 1962 Steyr 650T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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