1980 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2010 Dodge Journey is newer by 30 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, 2010 Dodge Journey (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 55 kg more than 2010 Dodge Journey.
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, 2010 Dodge Journey, 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Journey. (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2010 Dodge Journey | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Estate | Journey |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2891 mm |