1980 Buick Estate vs. 2004 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2004 MCC ForTwo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2004 MCC ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC ForTwo. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2004 MCC ForTwo has manual transmission. 2004 MCC ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2004 MCC ForTwo | |
Make | Buick | MCC |
Model | Estate | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1810 mm |