1978 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, both 1978 Buick Skyhawk and 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Skyhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Skyhawk weights approximately 440 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 1978 Buick Skyhawk has automatic transmission and 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Skyhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Buick Skyhawk | 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Skyhawk | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |