1978 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Chevrolet Nubira
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Nubira is newer by 34 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 34 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. (119 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 450 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Nubira, 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2012 Chevrolet Nubira | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Nubira |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
