1978 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 66 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 300.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Estate | 300 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3053 mm |
