1981 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2011 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 20 kg more than 2011 Jeep Wrangler.
Because 2011 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2011 Jeep Wrangler 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Wrangler. (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2011 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Estate | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1798 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |
