1978 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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 Honda Crosstour (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 125 kg more than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
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 Honda Crosstour, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Estate | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2797 mm |
