1978 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 27 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, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (181 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 1 kg more than 1978 Buick Estate. 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, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
