1981 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Holden UTE
To start off, 2004 Holden UTE is newer by 23 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, 2004 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 380 kg more than 2004 Holden UTE.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2004 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Estate | UTE |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
