1981 Buick Estate vs. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 700 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Carlton.
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. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1978 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1978 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Estate | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
