1980 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC 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 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 603 kg more than 2013 Scion tC.
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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2013 Scion tC has manual transmission. 2013 Scion tC 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 Scion tC | |
| Make | Buick | Scion |
| Model | Estate | tC |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
