1982 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 13 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 195 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F355.
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) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari F355. 1982 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F355 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 | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Estate | F355 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
