1980 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2011 Saab 03-Sep 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 Saab 03-Sep (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate.
Because 2011 Saab 03-Sep is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Saab 03-Sep 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 03-Sep. (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2011 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Buick | Saab |
| Model | Estate | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4689 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1529 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2675 mm |
