1981 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2011 Fiat Ducato is newer by 30 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, 2011 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 940 kg more than 2011 Fiat Ducato.
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, 2011 Fiat Ducato, 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Ducato. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Ducato. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Ducato 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 | 2011 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Estate | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3460 mm |
