1978 Buick Estate vs. 1996 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Lantra 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, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. (112 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 770 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Hyundai Lantra, 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1996 Hyundai Lantra has manual transmission. 1996 Hyundai Lantra 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 | 1996 Hyundai Lantra | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Estate | Lantra |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |