1982 Buick Estate vs. 1962 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1982 Buick Estate is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 965 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. (119 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. 1982 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1962 Vauxhall VX4 has manual transmission. 1962 Vauxhall VX4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 1962 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Estate | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 1505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
