1982 Buick Estate vs. 1986 Maserati 228
To start off, 1986 Maserati 228 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 620 kg more than 1986 Maserati 228.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati 228. 1982 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1986 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1986 Maserati 228 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 | 1986 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Estate | 228 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
