1980 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To start off, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue is newer by 19 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, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 422 kg more than 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
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, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (312 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Estate | Intrigue |
Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 3473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1980 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |