1980 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 31 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, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 390 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 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, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (360 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Cruze |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| 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 | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1797 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2685 mm |
