1980 Buick Estate vs. 1996 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, 1996 Dodge Intrepid is newer by 16 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, 1996 Dodge Intrepid (214 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 365 kg more than 1996 Dodge Intrepid.
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, 1996 Dodge Intrepid, 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, 1996 Dodge Intrepid (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1996 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 3522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
