1980 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 29 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 405 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.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Buick Estate 2009 Chevrolet Express
Make Buick Chevrolet
Model Estate Express
Year Released 1980 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5030 cc 5999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 138 HP 319 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 498 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 12 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1980 kg 2385 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 6210 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 2090 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3940 mm


 

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