1980 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 25 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse (147 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

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, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Buick Estate 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Buick Mitsubishi
Model Estate Eclipse
Year Released 1980 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4931 cc 2376 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 140 HP 147 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 318 Nm 220 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1870 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2550 mm


 

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