1979 Buick Estate vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 435 kg more than 1976 Maserati Bora.
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. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1976 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1976 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Estate | Bora |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |