1980 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2008 Cadillac SRX is newer by 28 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, 2008 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 90 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 2008 Cadillac SRX 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, 2008 Cadillac SRX 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, 2008 Cadillac SRX (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2008 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Estate | SRX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |
