1980 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (249 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate.
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 Saturn Vue, 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Vue. (251 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Buick | Saturn |
| Model | Estate | Vue |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 3562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
