1978 Buick Estate vs. 1977 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 270 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Impala.
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 | 1977 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Impala |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |
