1980 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Lexus GS
To start off, 2007 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 Lexus GS.
Because 2007 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS 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, 2007 Lexus GS (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2007 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Estate | GS |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
