1980 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Subaru Traviq
To start off, 2005 Subaru Traviq 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 Subaru Traviq (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Traviq should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 394 kg more than 2005 Subaru Traviq.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Traviq. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Traviq.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2005 Subaru Traviq | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Estate | Traviq |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
