1982 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Estate (182 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Firebird. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 475 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firebird. 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. 1982 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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