1980 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Opel Astra

To start off, 2007 Opel Astra 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, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 750 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Opel Astra, 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Buick Estate 2007 Opel Astra
Make Buick Opel
Model Estate Astra
Year Released 1980 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5030 cc 1362 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1980 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2620 mm


 

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