1980 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Honda Fit
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 21 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, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 880 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Honda Fit, 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 (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2001 Honda Fit | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Estate | Fit |
Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |