1980 Buick Estate vs. 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move

To start off, 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 825 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move.

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, 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move, 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) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move. (171 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move has manual transmission. 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Buick Estate 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move
Make Buick Daihatsu
Model Estate Gran Move
Year Released 1980 1997
Body Type Station Wagon Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5030 cc 1590 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 0 HP
Torque 325 Nm 171 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1980 kg 1155 kg