1980 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 27 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, 2007 Hyundai Sonata (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 300 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Sonata.
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, 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2007 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Estate | Sonata |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |