1978 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Honda FR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda FR-V is newer by 30 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 13 more horse power than 2008 Honda FR-V. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 431 kg more than 2008 Honda FR-V. 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, 2008 Honda FR-V, 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2008 Honda FR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Estate | FR-V |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
