1978 Buick Estate vs. 2002 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2002 Holden Berlina is newer by 24 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, 2002 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 240 kg more than 2002 Holden Berlina.
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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2002 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Estate | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
