1978 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 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 15 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 812 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota MR2 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 | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Estate | MR2 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |