1980 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 359 kg more than 2008 Kia Carens.
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, 2008 Kia Carens, 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 (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Estate | Carens |
Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 318 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |