1978 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 425 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Estate | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2625 mm |
