1978 Buick Estate vs. 1969 MG MGC
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 MG MGC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 MG MGC 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 5 more horse power than 1969 MG MGC. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1969 MG MGC.
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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG MGC. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG MGC. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1969 MG MGC has manual transmission. 1969 MG MGC 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1969 MG MGC | |
| Make | Buick | MG |
| Model | Estate | MGC |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
