1978 Buick Estate vs. 2013 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2013 GMC Terrain is newer by 35 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, 2013 GMC Terrain (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 116 kg more than 2013 GMC Terrain.
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, 2013 GMC Terrain, 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2013 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Estate | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2857 mm |
