1979 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Opel Astra

To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 797 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.

Because 1979 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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