1981 Buick Estate vs. 2005 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2005 GMC Canyon is newer by 24 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, 2005 GMC Canyon (175 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 83 kg more than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Canyon. (252 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2005 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Estate | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |
