1980 Buick Estate vs. 1992 Subaru SVX
To start off, 1992 Subaru SVX 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 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 360 kg more than 1992 Subaru SVX.
Because 1992 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Subaru SVX will offer significantly more control. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 1992 Subaru SVX | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Estate | SVX |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 3318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |