1981 Buick Estate vs. 1986 Saab 900
To start off, 1986 Saab 900 is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1986 Saab 900. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1986 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 700 kg more than 1986 Saab 900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Saab 900, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Saab 900. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1986 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Buick | Saab |
| Model | Estate | 900 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
