1981 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 405 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Estate | 360 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3586 cc |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |