1980 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Samurai 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 800 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Suzuki Samurai 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, 2001 Suzuki Samurai 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2001 Suzuki Samurai has manual transmission. 2001 Suzuki Samurai 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 | 2001 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Estate | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
