1980 Buick Estate vs. 1989 Chrysler TC
To start off, 1989 Chrysler TC is newer by 9 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chrysler TC (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chrysler TC should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 506 kg more than 1989 Chrysler TC.
Because 1980 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 1980 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Chrysler TC, 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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chrysler TC. (271 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chrysler TC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1989 Chrysler TC | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Estate | TC |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
