1978 Buick Estate vs. 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 18 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, 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (215 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 315 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Because 1978 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (298 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Monte Carlo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
