1980 Buick Estate vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 20 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, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (188 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 146 kg more than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Because 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Buick Estate 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Buick Jeep
Model Estate Grand Cherokee
Year Released 1980 2000
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5030 cc 3956 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 295 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3050 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1980 kg 1834 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2770 mm


 

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