1980 Buick Estate vs. 2003 Chevrolet SS
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet SS is newer by 23 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet SS (430 HP) has 292 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SS should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet SS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Chevrolet SS (583 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2003 Chevrolet SS | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | SS |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 430 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3080 mm |
