1980 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 386 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Estate | Touareg |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2893 mm |