1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 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 39 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 750 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Buick |
| Model | 100 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2950 mm |
