1981 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate.
Because 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (213 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Estate | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
