1981 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 28 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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 80 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, both vehicles can yield 380 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 2009 Dodge Sprinter | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Estate | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3670 mm |