1981 Buick Estate vs. 1983 Plymouth Gran Fury
To start off, 1983 Plymouth Gran Fury is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 230 kg more than 1983 Plymouth Gran Fury.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 1983 Plymouth Gran Fury | |
Make | Buick | Plymouth |
Model | Estate | Gran Fury |
Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |