1979 Buick Estate vs. 1994 Caterham Seven

To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.

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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1994 Caterham Seven has manual transmission. 1994 Caterham Seven 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.

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