1980 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 195 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 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Estate | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2895 mm |
