1981 Buick Estate vs. 1977 Volkswagen Iltis
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volkswagen Iltis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volkswagen Iltis would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1977 Volkswagen Iltis. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1977 Volkswagen Iltis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 580 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen Iltis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Volkswagen Iltis 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, 1977 Volkswagen Iltis 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volkswagen Iltis. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volkswagen Iltis. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1977 Volkswagen Iltis has manual transmission. 1977 Volkswagen Iltis 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 Buick Estate | 1977 Volkswagen Iltis | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Estate | Iltis |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1712 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2110 mm |
