1980 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 26 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 473 kg more than 1980 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Durango 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, 2006 Dodge Durango 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | Durango |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
