1989 Buick Estate vs. 1978 Chevrolet Monza
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Monza would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 625 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Monza.
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. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1978 Chevrolet Monza has manual transmission. 1978 Chevrolet Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Estate | 1978 Chevrolet Monza | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Estate | Monza |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |