1980 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tucson 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 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tucson (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 202 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2007 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2007 Hyundai Tucson 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2007 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Estate | Tucson |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 2648 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
