1981 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2006 Lancia Thesis 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 Lancia Thesis (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate.
Because 1981 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lancia Thesis (447 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2006 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Estate | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2397 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
