1978 Buick Estate vs. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 22 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, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 533 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. (203 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Estate | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |
