1976 Buick Estate vs. 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 789 kg more than 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo.
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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo. (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Estate | Bi Turbo |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |