1978 Buick Estate vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Galant 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 875 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Galant.
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. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1977 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant 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 | 1977 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Estate | Galant |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |