1978 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 25 kg more than 1978 Buick Estate.
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 Mitsubishi Lancer, 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Estate | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Estate | Lancer |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |