1980 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Octavia 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 41 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (99 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 620 kg more than 2001 Skoda Octavia. 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 Skoda Octavia, 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Buick | Skoda |
Model | Estate | Octavia |
Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |