1980 Buick Estate vs. 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo (183 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 775 kg more than 1986 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Estate | Bi Turbo |
Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 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 |