1980 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Opel Astra

To start off, 2005 Opel Astra 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 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 8 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (130 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 877 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. 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, 2005 Opel Astra, 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 (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (166 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Astra 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.

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