1980 Buick Estate vs. 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 12 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, 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 405 kg more than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan.
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, 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan, 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. (235 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
