1981 Buick Skyhawk vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Skyhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Skyhawk would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1981 Buick Skyhawk.
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.
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1981 Buick Skyhawk | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Skyhawk | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 320 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2471 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2946 mm |