1980 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Hyundai H1

To start off, 2011 Hyundai H1 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate.

Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai H1. (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai H1. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai H1 has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai H1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Buick Estate 2011 Hyundai H1
Make Buick Hyundai
Model Estate H1
Year Released 1980 2011
Body Type Station Wagon Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5030 cc 2359 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 169 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 5130 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3210 mm


 

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