1980 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (245 HP) has 107 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 100 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.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Estate | Cayenne |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 245 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1939 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1705 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2896 mm |