1978 Buick Estate vs. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 30 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Estate | 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Estate | Caprice |
Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |