1980 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 50 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 Panamera 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 Panamera 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 Panamera (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Estate | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
