1980 Buick Estate vs. 2006 SsangYong Rodius

To start off, 2006 SsangYong Rodius 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 SsangYong Rodius (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 347 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 SsangYong Rodius 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 SsangYong Rodius 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 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Buick Estate 2006 SsangYong Rodius
Make Buick SsangYong
Model Estate Rodius
Year Released 1980 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4931 cc 2694 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 140 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 318 Nm 342 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 86.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 92.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1870 kg 2217 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 5130 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3010 mm


 

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