1981 Audi UR vs. 1981 Buick Estate
To start off, both 1981 Audi UR and 1981 Buick Estate were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi UR (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi UR should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 580 kg more than 1981 Audi UR.
Because 1981 Audi UR is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Audi UR 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi UR. (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi UR. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1981 Audi UR has manual transmission. 1981 Audi UR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi UR | 1981 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | UR | Estate |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |
