1981 Buick Estate vs. 1991 Ginetta G
To start off, 1991 Ginetta G is newer by 10 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, 1991 Ginetta G (197 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ginetta G should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1991 Ginetta G.
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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ginetta G. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ginetta G. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1991 Ginetta G has manual transmission. 1991 Ginetta G 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 | 1991 Ginetta G | |
Make | Buick | Ginetta |
Model | Estate | G |
Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |