1980 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 663 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3645 mm |
