1980 Buick Estate vs. 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 14 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, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 340 kg more than 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle. (190 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Estate | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1640 kg |
