1981 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 25 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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 699 kg more than 1981 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2006 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Express |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3940 mm |
