1980 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 33 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, 2013 Audi A6 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 145 kg more than 2013 Audi A6.
Because 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 (441 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Estate | A6 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2912 mm |
