1981 Buick Estate vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Space Liner
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi Space Liner is newer by 21 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 40 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi Space Liner. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2002 Mitsubishi Space Liner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Space Liner weights approximately 25 kg more than 1981 Buick Estate.
Because 2002 Mitsubishi Space Liner 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Space Liner 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) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi Space Liner. (270 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi Space Liner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2002 Mitsubishi Space Liner | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Estate | Space Liner |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
